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Inspired Vision Academy

Charter | PK-5 | 497 students

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4 stars

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Posted November 20, 2011

This school has proven to be excellent every year my children have been in attendance. The excellence goes from the level of principal to each employee. They are a great team and I feel completely satisfied my children will receive the education needed to make them productive citizens of the community. A VERY happy parent!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 15, 2011

IV 1 is an excellent school. The principal maintains an effective educational environment. The classrooms have a variety of resources available for the students to enhance learning. Students are encouraged to complete hands on science experiments in all grade levels. The staff works toghether for the good of the children. It is a wonderful place of learning.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted August 12, 2010

The teachers are the best. They truly care about the students. I could not ask for a better school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 20, 2010

I Love the teachers and staff, they are so attentive to the students needs.


Posted May 20, 2010

Because they are wonderful w/ the kids and have been the greatest role models to my niece!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 12, 2010

because they are so good with the kids and help them a lot
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

This school has teachers that really care about the children. They always go the extra mile for each child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 2, 2010

because is a safe enviroment for my kids. I also like the way they teach.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 1, 2010

Because my children learn a lot and its safe.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2010

Inspired vision 1 is a school with a high expectations and the students feel safe, secure and the most important they feel love from their teachers. I am proud to be a member of the staff and i love to be in this school!!! try it you'll love it too!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 28, 2010

I like this school because it makes every effort to stand true to it's motto: 'Shaping Lives, Dreams, & Futures' (relative to our students).


Posted April 28, 2010

Our teachers go out their way to teach our students to be leaders in our community.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted November 10, 2009

this school is fantastic fun and exciting and offcourse you learn off the amazing teachers
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 31, 2009

This school is wonderful, the principal ans staff are exceptional.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 28, 2009

Wonderful school! Principal's and staff care for our children. The teachers knows how to teach!! The larger facility has added a lot to the atmosphere of the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 13, 2006

Wonderful school. My son was constantly picked on at another public school campus. Coming to Inspired Vision was a blessing. The principal Mrs. Sprayberry-King will not tolerate bullying in any form on her campus. Thank God for a wonderful school and principal
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 18, 2006

My child has attended Inspired Vision Academy since he was in Pre-K3 and he is now in the 1st grade! Last year I saw even more improvement in my childs education due to the new and impressive curriculum. My child won the spelling bee contest last year and the words given were very challenging. At this, the beginning of a new school year, I look forward to a new year filled with learning and to see my son make grow and make positive educational leaps and bounds.
—Submitted by Danyelle, a parent


Posted May 31, 2005

This school cares about children their curriculum is set up to assist children and help them to achieve high standards boosting self esteem and love of learning.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 18, 2004

I am very thankful for the wonderful job Inspired Vision Academy is doing to educate my daughters. Inspired Vision Academy Campus is a great learning environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 14, 2003

I think the school is very good my child is in Pk4 and won first place in the spelling bee contest, I would recommend the school to any parent who wants their child to receive a good education.


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

66 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

65 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
84%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

64 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

64 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

65 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

75 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

75 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students71%
Female69%
Male73%
Black or African American55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Special educationn/a
Not special education71%
Limited English proficient (LEP)69%
Proficient in English73%
Non-migrant71%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students78%
Female83%
Male73%
Black or African American91%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Special educationn/a
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)69%
Proficient in English86%
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students83%
Female74%
Male93%
Black or African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)82%
Proficient in English83%
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students73%
Female71%
Male77%
Black or African American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)84%
Proficient in English54%
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students82%
Female82%
Male81%
Black or African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)85%
Proficient in English79%
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students82%
Female83%
Male80%
Black or African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English86%
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students73%
Female79%
Male68%
Black or African American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Special educationn/a
Not special education74%
Limited English proficient (LEP)48%
Proficient in English83%
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students64%
Female62%
Male66%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special educationn/a
Not special education66%
Limited English proficient (LEP)43%
Proficient in English71%
Non-migrant64%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Recognized".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 74% 48%
Black 23% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
White 1% 34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 3%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 0%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 52%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 96%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 5%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 57%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 14%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 19%N/A23%
21 or more years 5%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Language learning

Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered
  • Spanish
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:00
School end time
  • 3:00
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • Before school
School Leader's name
  • Lana Sprayberry King
Fax number
  • (214) 391-7954

Programs

Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

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  • Spanish

Resources

Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • None
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
School leaders can update this information here.

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8421 Bohannon Dr
Dallas, TX 75217
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